International Business

TV-famous real estate brokerage's new "Brooks Division" aims to "bridge the gap between the New York and London property markets," funnelling affluent Americans towards prime London homes.

An investment arm of the USA's National Association of Realtors has, in conjunction with Propertymark and Savills, backed a second batch of PropTech ventures in the UK and Europe.

Swedish start-up Odevo aims to be "a challenger to the traditional industry for property and housing management."

96% of global PropTech investors believe Covid-19 has accelerated the adoption of technology, up 7% from six months ago.

American start-up Pacaso is offering a 12.5% share of a duplex flat in Mayfair for nearly £1.1mn, and has a house in the Cotswolds lined up for its next UK offer.

Agency launches its second base in Portugal, covering the “Golden Triangle” between Quinta do Lago and Vale do Lobo

China-based property developer sells huge Nine Elms development at a massive loss.

Global property consultancies suspend long-established business ties in Moscow, joining a growing corporate exodus from Russia as the Ukraine war continues.

The property industry has an important duty to help make anti-war sanctions work.

One of the biggest brands in the world, Disney, is making a move on the branded residence sector, revealing plans to build large-scale communities from scratch

“Real estate proved to be a hot investment in 2021,” says Sotheby’s International Realty chief Philip White, as the brand celebrates a record-breaking year.

Savills has restructured its global residential development consultancy department, adding two new senior faces to focus on branded residential projects.